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KV03 XFP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,402 mi
Last recorded57,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,217 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,950 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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KV03 XFP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV03 XFP registered?

KV03 XFP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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